Any material such as straw, sawdust, leaves, plastic films, & loose soil that is spread upon the surface of the soil to protect the soil & plant roots from the effects of raindrops, soil crusting, freezing or evaporation:
Correct answer: C. Mulch
- A. Mull
- B. Mycorrhizae
- C. Mulch
- D. Muck
Explanation
Mulch is any material spread on the soil surface to reduce evaporation, erosion, crusting, temperature extremes, and weed growth. Mull, muck, and mycorrhizae refer to different soil or biological terms.
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